Resurrecting the Self: A Poetic Journey of Renewal and Growth
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Chapter 1: The Need for Transformation
To begin anew, I must first experience a form of death—not in the literal sense, but as a shedding of my current self. I must peel away this outer layer, marred with countless bruises and scars I've inflicted upon myself. It is time to release these muscles that remember pain and carry the weight of lingering shame.
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Section 1.1: The Weight of Doubt
I need to detach my mind, which is cluttered with uncertainties and misguided beliefs. I must extract the toxins that have accumulated within me from unhealthy relationships. I will remove my lungs, which have inhaled deceit and falsehoods, and finally, my heart—this precious organ must be carefully set aside to heal from its fragmented pieces.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Essence of Healing
Section 1.2: The Journey to Renewal
Once all that remains are my weary, hollow bones, they must undergo a cleansing process to eliminate every trace of the past me. Only then can I truly be reborn, emerging not as a flawless being, but as a more enlightened vessel than I was before.
Chapter 2: Embracing the Process
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Lori Carlson crafts poetry, fiction, personal essays, creative non-fiction, and articles, focusing on themes of spirituality, life lessons, self-awareness, relationships, mental health, and LGBTQ+ topics. She is the Owner/Editor of Promptly Written and Not For Bedtime Stories. Explore her earlier works on her creative writing blog, Ravyne’s Nest, and her personal musings on A Delicious Torment.